Kendall girls nip Lyndonville in D1 sectionals
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s Hailee Mitchell stretches for the ball as Alexis Montez defends for Lyndonville during the host Lady Eagles sectional win this evening.
Lyndonville’s Miranda Lembcke tries to work around Kendall defender Kayla Summers.
A late goal earned No. 5 seed Kendall a narrow 1-0 victory over Genesee Region League foe No. 12 Lyndonville this evening in the opening round of the Section V Class D1 girls soccer playoffs at Kendall.
Hailee Mitchell made just her second goal of the season a huge one as she tallied with only 10 minutes remaining in the second half off an assist from Taylor ReQua on a direct kick to earn the Lady Eagles the slender win.
Hannah Ulmen earned the shutout in goal making 5 saves.
Lyndonville goalie Kenzie Muck came up with several big saves for the Lady Tigers.
Kendall will next face the winner of the No. 4 Northstar vs. No. 13 Jasper-Troupsburg game in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Kendall improves to 12-5 while Lyndonville finishes the season at 6-11.
Kendall’s Jenna LoSapio and Lyndonville’s Anna Lewis battle for control of the ball.
